Decatur Central High School serves 1,818 students in grades 9-12.
Decatur Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Decatur Central High School's student population of 1,818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decatur Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Decatur Central High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
18%
13%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur Central High School's ranking?
Decatur Central High School is ranked #913 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur Central High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur Central High School is 89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Decatur Central High School?
1,818 students attend Decatur Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Decatur Central High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Central High School?
Decatur Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Decatur Central High School offer ?
Decatur Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur Central High School part of?
Decatur Central High School is part of Metropolitan School District Decatur Township.
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